Ray Bradbury introduces dramatized versions of his short stories. Originally produced as two series in 1996 and 1997 for BBC Radio 4. In Mp3 and FLAC.
SERIES 1:
95-12-08 Night Call, Collect
Adapted by by Brian Sibley, Directed by Hamish Wilson
A lone survivor on Mars has waited a lifetime for rescue. Aged 80, his phone finally rings.
95-12-15 Have I Got a Chocolate Bar for You
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska, Directed by Hamish Wilson
One afternoon, a priest hears a familiar voice. Ray Bradbury's spooky tale of confessions and confectionary.
95-12-22 The Jar
Adapted by by Brian Sibley, Directed by Martin Jenkins
Charlie is worried that the neighbors do not call. Then he buys a strange jar and his house becomes the centre of attention.
95-12-29 The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl
Adapted by Brian Sibley, Directed by Martin Jenkins
Murder is the ultimate crime, and Acton realizes it is vital when committing it to pay attention to detail.
96-01-05 I Sing the Body Electric
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska
When a young mother dies, she is replaced by a Mark V 110-volt AC/DC Electrical Grandmother. What else?
96-01-12 Skeleton
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska, Directed by Hamish Wilson
Harris is troubled by his bones. A real expert is needed. Who better than Doctor Munigant?
SERIES 2:
97-11-20 The Man Upstairs
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska, Directed by Hamish Wilson
A new guest in a boarding house is disliked by the grandson of the lady who runs the house. But why? The reason soon becomes startlingly clear....
97-11-27 Jack in the Box
Adapted by Brian Sibley, Directed by Adrian Bean
What terrible secret lurks in the library at Cranleigh Hall? Why is old Uncle Magnus so afraid of the night?
97-12-04 The Scythe
Adapted by Brian Sibley, Directed by Tabitha Potts
A young farmer gets more than he bargained for when he stumbles across a seemingly deserted farm.
97-12-11 The Wind
Adapted by Brian Sibley, Directed by Adrian Bean
A man fears for his frantic friend, who claims he's being pursued by enraged winds out to exact revenge.
97-12-18 And So Died Riabouchinska
Adapted by Catherine Czerkawska, Directed by Hamish Wilson
A ventriloquist's doll is just that - a doll. But Riabouchinska is different. Her original was so beautiful, and the ventriloquist loved her so much....
97-12-25 The Day it Rained Forever
The last remaining residents of a drought-stricken hotel receive salvation from an enigmatic source.
